The death this week of author and activist Patricia Nell Warren was a huge loss to the LGBTQ books community. For many, it felt like a personal loss, because of how deeply her writing, in particular her novel The Front Read more
It’s that time again – the “OMG ten days to Christmas and I haven’t done anything” time, and also the season for holiday story fun. This year, for the first time, I don’t have a specific holiday story coming out. Read more
Three weeks ago, I was enjoying GayRomLit, the retreat for readers and authors who love gay romance. Just a few days ago, we got the word that Ethan Day, one of the organizers, had died. I am sure that others Read more
I love GayRomLit – it’s an annual gathering of my community, the people who read, write, edit, illustrate, and enjoy gay romance. This year in particular, a dear friend who has several times been blocked from attending by life events Read more
Having a pet mentioned in a blurb or on a cover often makes me take a second look at a book. I’m a huge animal fan, and I also love what pets can do for a story. They add warmth, Read more
Hello, friends! I’m C.S. Poe, and it’s great to see you here again at my monthly author column. You may know me from my mystery-romances Southernmost Murder or the Snow & Winter series. If you’re new here, this post is Read more